Thread by @GailSimone

Okay, in that spirit, I want to talk about a group of editors that are simply, wildly incredible for a moment.

Editors are like anyone else, there are great ones and terrible ones, and some that are just very harried and trying to get by.

When you get a great one, KEEP THEM.

I myself did not understand the position of the editor for a long time, way too long, actually, in my career. They're not there to proofread, they're not there to be your puppet or punching bag.

They are there to keep the trains running on time, to be a sounding board, a debate team, quality control, a cheerleader, a conscience, and an idea machine, among other things.

Some of the best are like the best FX artist, if they are good, you don't see their work.

I recently accepted a job as Architect of the Catalyst Prime Universe, for @lionforge.

Because they hadn't really had someone in that position, I had some questions of how people, particularly editors, might handle having another voice in the mix.

@lionforge Then a few weeks ago, Lion Forge had a summit in St. Louis, and I got to meet the editors of all these books.

I'm telling you, I have never met a more positive, creative, intelligent, and committed group of editors, anywhere.

@lionforge There was no political scrabbling, no jargon, no nonsense. All any of them talked about was the work, and how to make the best possible books we can. Instant affinity, instant teamwork, I haven't really experienced such a large group quite like it.

@lionforge They're smart, creative, stylish, each one with a stronger resume. Many of them make comics of their own, including a couple Eisner winners.

They're mostly female, mostly younger, but with astonishing credentials and passion. I LOVE THEM ALL.

@lionforge Just being in the same ROOM with them was fantastic. The energy they cast out, it's infectious.

And I have worked with some wonderful editors at almost all the major companies, but never anywhere where everyone is LISTENED to in this same way.

@lionforge Anyway, I just wanted to throw it out there, because it's a badass team, and we are making badass comics together, and even when I started making comics, which was not that long ago, it would have been impossible to imagine an editorial team like this.

@lionforge I'm gonna list them, I hope you remember their names because if they edited a book, it's going to have their stamp on it, and that is going to mean quality comics for a modern world. They set the tone, and the tone is awesome.

@lionforge First is @shawnagore on Accell and Noble, assited by @Katvendetti (I'll be talking about both these books soon!). Next is the wonderful @JasAmiri, on Quincredible, Superb, and Kino.

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri Next is the absolutely essential @BoricuaDesiree, who not only edits the Incidentals and Summit (again assisted by Kat!), but is also my right hand person working on the CPU. She is amazing!

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree We also have the excellent @amandonium and fantastic @ShawnaGore again, and Amanda Vernon, all working on books we can't talk about yet, some with big name creative teams...:)

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium On top of it all is the fabulous Greg Tumbarello, editor in charge of the CPU and one of the best books of the line, ASTONISHER, and the amazing Andrea Colvin, Editor In Chief of all Lion Forge. I can't explain how wonderful these two are.

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium Having a major publisher guided by editors like this, without fiefdoms or weird office political stuff, it's a revelation. And it shows in the books, which feel like they were created today and not in the 1800's.

I genuinely am thrilled and honored to work with people like this.

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium So keep killing it, folks, and WAIT 'TILL EVERYONE SEES WHAT'S COMING UP!

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium Ps. I should also add, @lionforge has some terrific editors who are NOT currently working on the CPU line, I hope to talk about them later. :)

For now, watch for books by the names I've listed. You'll see what I mean, it just feels fresh and vital. Which is lovely!

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium PPS. Please don't let me have forgotten someone...

YIKES.

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium PPPS. If you're on this list, I would love to hear what appealed to you about working at @lionforge! Please feel free to add to this thread, cool?

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium PPPPS. I did this thread because; a) excellent work should be recognized, and b) to show how wonderfully the right team can work, with new ideas and a passion for excellence!

THANK YOU AGAIN, LF EDITORS!

@lionforge @ShawnaGore @KatVendetti @JasAmiri @BoricuaDesiree @amandonium Also, I stink because I left the wonderful Zoe Maffitt off my list, she assists in editing QUINCREDIBLE! @ZMaffitt! Sorry, Zoe!